I applied I-765 when I applied I 485( family based). The EAD card got approved in a month. I summit everything at Feb 3. The problem is INS only give me EAD vaild from March 6 2005 till march 5 2006. It's a one year EAD. If I couldn't get I-485 approved by March next year, I have to renew I-765. Do you think it's normal? Thank you for sharing the experience.